Recent content by 1966ABody

Hi, I have a 66 barracuda with a slant 6 and I'm planning on putting in a 273, I already have the engine and automatic transmission, but I'd way rather have a 4 or 5 speed. I'm pretty sure the transmissions from the 3.9 and 5.2 dakotas/rams will work. Can anybody confirm this? I'm sure this has...

I think that would get too expensive though, I've never seen a wrecked prowler that I could scavenge parts off before. Posted via Topify on Android

What if I wanted to get something front wheel drive like a caravan or 200 with a 3.6, are there any other transmissions that will bolt up to the 3.6? Because I think I could get a damaged caravan a lot cheaper than a wrecked ram or challenger, but I would need a transmission. Posted via Topify...

Yeah I wasn't even considering a 3.9, there really would be no point, and do any of you know anyone that have done this swap? I would like to see pictures and see what problems they had. Posted via Topify on Android

Well the 3.5 has 250 hp and the 3.6 has around 290, so either of those engines in a 2900lb car I think would be pretty quick and get really good gas mileage. I already have a 273 that I was planning on putting in it but it's just a normal 273 not a commando. I'd like to make it unique and not...

Im thinking of swapping in either a 3.5 or a 3.6 in my barracuda, I want to hear people's opinions on this, if its a good idea, if it would be very hard to do, etc. Thanks. Posted via Topify on Android